This API enables you to identify local business for a given geographic location. First filter based on business type then use keywords to narrow the filter results.

See how this API can be used to identify local businesses. The business search will be relative to whichever part of the map you move into view:

And more information about this API can be found on Google's website. NOTE: Per Google's terms of service, using Places data with a map other than Google Maps requires the display of an attribution logo.See here